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R909 JDF

1997 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

189,727 mi
Last recorded189,727 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 JDF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2007 189,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 181,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 181,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 172,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 172,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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R909 JDF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R909 JDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R909 JDF registered?

R909 JDF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R909 JDF safe to buy?

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